ArsenalsigningLeicester CitydefєɴԀerTimothy Castagnewouldn’y be a huge shock, journalistPaul Brownhas told GIVEMESPORT.
Castagne was relegated with the Foxes, but Brown believes the Gunners could snatch a bargain this summer.
Fresh from the disappointment of missing out on the Premier League title in 2022/23,Arsenalseem to be wasting little time in bulking up their squad for next season.
One of the biggest issues for Mikel Arteta last season turned out to be injuries, particularly in the backline, with the Spanish manager keen to avoid the same happening again.
According toBelgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the Gunners have identified Leicester’s Castagne as a potential right-back option, with Arteta said to be a fan of the defєɴԀer’s talents.
It’s claimed by Tavolieri thatArsenalare tracking Castagne’s progress and could look to spring a move, should their pursuit of Real Valladolid starlet Ivan Fresneda not come off.
There are also suggestions made by the ɾєρօɾτer that initial talks betweenArsenaland Leicester have already taken place, with the potential for this Ԁєɑł to accelerate quickly, should the finances work for both parties.
Castagne arrived in the East Midlands three years ago, having signed for Leicester from Atalanta in a Ԁєɑł worth£21 million, but with just two years left on his contract,Arsenalcould swoop in and secure a bargain, if they’re quick enough.
What has Paul Brown said about Castagne joining Arsenal?
When asked about the potential for Castagne to joinArsenal, journalist Brown admitted the Gunners are interested in the Belgian international.
On the 27-year-old, Brown said:”It wouldn’t be a huge shock if Castagne was to єɴԀ up atArsenal. I don’t think it would be a bad thing either for him or the club.”
What would Castagne offerArsenalnext season?
Perhaps the biggest benefit of moving in for Castagne could be the Premier League experience he boasts, with the former Atalanta man having notched up close to 100 appearances for the Foxes in the competition (Transfermarkt).
Not afraid to get forward and support the attack, Castagne also boasts a tally of 11 G/A contributions since arriving in the Premier League three years ago.
What’s more, the 31-cap Belgian international has also proved himself to be an astute operator out of position, withWhoScoredstatistics detailing him as averaging over two tackles per game.
While it may not be the flashy signing someArsenalsupporters will be hoping for, should the Gunners snatch Castagne on the cheap from relegated Leicester, it could prove one of the bargains of the summer transfer window.
